Arjun Kapoor turns 29: Celebrates by cutting many cakes

Bollywood heartthrob Arjun Kapoor, who made his acting debut as a rustic heartthrob, celebrated his 29th birthday by cutting many cakes gifted by his sister. Anshula tweeted a picture of Arjun and wrote: "Happy birthday to my best man! ❤️❤️ love you to infinity @arjunk26 bhaiya."

Known to be extremely fun loving and good-natured, this Bollywood actor has made a name for himself in cinema with just a few films to his name. Here's a look at what makes Arjun Kapoor truly special.

Not many know, that before making his Bollywood acting debut, Arjun Kapoor worked as an assistant director on Nikhil Advani's 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and 'Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love'. He also gained experience as an associate producer on his father Boney Kapoor’s productions including ‘No Entry’ and 'Wanted'.

It was later that Arjun signed a three-film acting deal with Yash Raj Films. He made his debut with romantic crime drama 'Ishaqzaade' opposite the fiery Parineeti Chopra. Arjun Kapoor received immense praise for his portrayal of Parma in the film. He also garnered a huge female fan following, thanks to his bad-boy attitude in the film.

After the success of 'Ishaqzaade', Arjun then appeared in Atul Sabharwal's action thriller 'Aurangzeb' along with Prithviraj, Sasha Agha and Rishi Kapoor. Even though the film had a disappointing run at the Box Office, Arjun’s efforts were ell received. His double role was said to be a treat for fans.

Arjun Kapoor then joined forces with fellow Bollywood hunk Ranveer Singh and actress Priyanka Chopra for 'Gunday' that revolved around the coal mafia in Calcutta. The film fared moderately well at the Box office, doing better in Northern Central and Eastern India.

Unlike his previous roles, Arjun Kapoor then played a sweet college-going boy in Abhishek Varman's '2 States' opposite Alia Bhatt. The film received mixed reviews from critics. However it was well received by audiences and was declared a Box Office hit.

Arjun Kapoor schooled at Arya Vidya Mandir, but after failing his 12th grade he dropped out. During his early youth, Arjun was overweight and was said to lack personal confidence as a result of his appearance.

While many assume that being a producer’s son has its perks, Arjun Kapoor revealed he had a tough time growing up. He was born to Boney and Mona Kapoor, However, his father later moved out of their house and married actress Sridevi. Arjun talked about his struggle with caring for his mother Mona during a long battle with illness and coming to terms with her death. He also talked about building the relationship with his father and stepmother Sridevi.

In terms of his romantic relationships, Arjun Kapoor dated Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan when he was 18. However, the couple parted ways after two years. During the promotions of '2 States' Arjun was noticed to be extremely close to his co-star Alia Bhatt. But, it soon fizzled out post the film’s release. Rumours of Arjun having a romantic relationship with Salman Khan’s sister-in-law Malaika Arora Khan have also made the rounds. But the actor has denied these stories.

Arjun Kapoor has two upcoming projects for the future. He will be seen in Homi Adajania’s ‘Finding Fanny Fernandez’ along with Deepika Padukone, Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia and Pankaj Kapur. Another project, ‘Tevar’ by Amit Sharma will see him sharing screen space with actress Sonakshi Sinha. The film is a remake of director Gunasekhar's Telugu film ‘Okkadu’.